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Rooted in Care Consulting

Dementia Consulting & Training

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About
our mission

At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to care—anchored in connection, compassion, and dignity for everyone involved. Whether you’re living with brain change or dementia, caring for a loved one, or working as a professional caregiver, your journey is uniquely challenging—and you shouldn’t have to face it alone.

I founded Rooted in Care Consulting to be a trusted partner on that journey. My goal is to offer meaningful, skilled support at every step, helping you navigate care with confidence, understanding, and hope.

Our Services- Consulting

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Curious about what a session with a PAC™ Certified Independent Consultant is like?


Book a complimentary 30-minute consultation to experience firsthand how I can support you, your family, your team, or your community in caring for someone living with dementia.

30-Minute Initial Complimentary Consulting Session

1-Hour Consulting Session

In a one-hour consulting session, we’ll dive deeper into personalized support strategies using PAC™ tools—designed to better support individuals living with dementia and those who care for them.

5 Session Consulting Package

This five-session consulting package offers the most cost-effective option for ongoing support and guidance.

Our Services- Training

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Normal Aging vs. Not Normal Aging
Helps learners understand and recognize the differences in normal and not normal aging. The learner will develop better observational skills to recognize and intervene effectively when behavioral challenges occur.

This is a 2-hour workshop

Workshop A: Normal Aging vs. Not Normal Aging

Workshop B: Positive Physical Approach™ & Hand-under-Hand®

Positive Physical Approach™ & Hand-under-Hand®
Helps learners understand how to adapt how we interact when the other person’s brain is changing. This workshop will include explanations of how the brain is changing when someone is living with dementia and what care partners can do to be supportive.

This is a 2-hour workshop

Workshop C: Seeing GEMS®, Not Just Loss

Seeing GEMS®, Not Just Loss
Helps learners understand the GEMS® Model developed by Teepa Snow. This model is based on the Allen cognitive scale and focuses on what is retained for people living with dementia instead of only focusing on what is lost. In identifying retained skills and abilities, learners will be able to provide the right level of support and assistance in care with people in different ability states.

This is a 2-hour workshop

Workshop A, B, & C

This is the most cost-effective option, combining all three workshops into a single, full-day learning experience. By choosing this format, participants may also be eligible to submit for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), depending on their profession.

The full-day workshop includes six hours of content and interactive learning, with scheduled breaks between each session and a dedicated lunch break to support engagement and focus throughout the day.

Additional Services

In addition to the PAC™ services listed above, I also offer customized support for families, care partners, and communities.
Not sure what you need or which services might be the best fit? Let's connect! Email me to schedule a complimentary call, and together we can explore what would best support you right now.

Email: cnolan@rootedincarecharlotte.com

Book an appointment

Are you interested in consulting services or training? Or maybe both? What about our additional services?

Call or email us to get started:

E: cnolan@rootedincarecharlotte.com

P: (704) 323-6856

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PAC disclaimer: 

PAC Certified Independent Trainers/Consultants are not employees of Positive Approach, LLC.

The opinions and views expressed by PAC Certified Independent Trainers/ Consultants do not necessarily reflect the opinions and views of Positive Approach, LLC or any of its employees.  Positive Approach, LLC is not liable for any actions by PAC Certified Independent Trainers/Consultants.

Educational content provided by Positive Approach to Care® is used with permission and based on the GEMS® and the techniques, strategies, and overall approach to care created and developed by Positive Approach, LLC. www.teepasnow.com